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psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkä-lə-jist
plural psychologists
: a person who specializes in the study of mind and behavior or in the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychology
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Keaveney, a psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania, has offered medical opinions across seven states, Wisconsin included, and has conducted paper reviews on behalf of Prudential, Life Insurance of North America, Unum and United of Omaha, through the third-party vendor PsyBar.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
At the end of October, Napoletano had the first of many sessions with a psychologist Wilson knew.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
But others said they were assaulted after more innocuous encounters, like asking for medical help or to see a psychologist.
—Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
That’s according to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, who co-developed moral foundations theory.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 15 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1871, in the meaning defined above
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“Psychologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychologist. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
Medical Definition
psychologist
noun
psy·chol·o·gist
sī-ˈkäl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in psychology
especially
: a practitioner of clinical psychology, counseling, or guidance
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